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RockinWR · 12-03-2005, 12:25 AM

Kevin,
* "Work completon/self inspection" marks of the craftsmen @ Mauser likely indicating completion of one or more sub tasks in the progressive manufacturing/assembly of your Luger.
* Unfortunately, the worker marks have not been identified/cataloged to the discreet tasks for which they were associated.
* The magazine you will be looking for will be a blue tube with a solid, single side pinned aluminum base plug. It should be marked with an E/655 to be period correct. Ideally, you will find one with the same style "y" block alpha character. A "+" mag base mark will indicate the reserve (spare) mag issued with an Army LUger. The primary (Main) mag will not have this "+" mark.
* Ideally, the holster will be dated 1939 or 1940 and will be maker marked although a 1940 holster with a 3 letter maker code & "P.08" marking wouldn't be entirely out of the question (just starting to get a little late for your late 1939 period piece.
* That being said, I wouldn't get too picky if you find a nice, solid PT.08 at a good price. It will just fit the next Luger you can pursue.
* Trust this helps.
Respectfully, Bob

12-03-2005, 12:25 AM	#15
RockinWR User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: D/FW, Tx Posts: 279 Thanks: 109 Thanked 31 Times in 16 Posts	Kevin, * "Work completon/self inspection" marks of the craftsmen @ Mauser likely indicating completion of one or more sub tasks in the progressive manufacturing/assembly of your Luger. * Unfortunately, the worker marks have not been identified/cataloged to the discreet tasks for which they were associated. * The magazine you will be looking for will be a blue tube with a solid, single side pinned aluminum base plug. It should be marked with an E/655 to be period correct. Ideally, you will find one with the same style "y" block alpha character. A "+" mag base mark will indicate the reserve (spare) mag issued with an Army LUger. The primary (Main) mag will not have this "+" mark. * Ideally, the holster will be dated 1939 or 1940 and will be maker marked although a 1940 holster with a 3 letter maker code & "P.08" marking wouldn't be entirely out of the question (just starting to get a little late for your late 1939 period piece. * That being said, I wouldn't get too picky if you find a nice, solid PT.08 at a good price. It will just fit the next Luger you can pursue. * Trust this helps. Respectfully, Bob